Heritage Living Center

In Heritage Living Center, 3.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Heritage Living Center, 3.59% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a fall which caused serious injury.

In Heritage Living Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic could be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Heritage Living Center, 7.21% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for a variety of conditions, including cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Heritage Living Center, 18.63% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Heritage Living Center, 0% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting signs of depression. Some argue that this is a measure of quality of care.

In Heritage Living Center, 100% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Heritage Living Center, 6.02% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and taking a bath.

In Heritage Living Center, 3.89% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Heritage Living Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is critical to preserving the physical health of nursing home residents.

In Heritage Living Center, 3.89% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In Heritage Living Center, 18.27% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge short-term care.

In Heritage Living Center, 91.89% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.